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Is it just us or has wine become a little more important in our lives since we entered into mommy-hood? Here are 4 picks under $15.

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Red and White All Over

Is it just us or has wine become a little more important in our lives since we entered into mommy-hood?…

best inexpensvie wines

Wine-ing and Dining

Is it just us or has wine become a little more important in our lives since we entered into mommy-hood?
Phew. We’re glad we’re not alone! With this increase in consumption comes the need to find a fashionably affordable (or dare we say “good cheap”) wine.

And what better time to discover a new vintage than on February 14th when a bottle can be shared with a loved one. We’re sure that if you go to the trouble to actually research the wine, schlep to the store to buy it, and then bring it home, your efforts will be most appreciated. (And you should have no problem ordering in dinner!)

Where is the Love?

Barely time to recover from the holiday season and bang! It’s V-day. Hallmark, candies, chocolate and that class list (for all those BFFs)—but where is the love, we ask?
We say bring back Cupid’s real message of Valentines day with some simple acts of love around the home. With a bit of colour (namely red) and some heart-shaped food, you can easily turn a candy holiday into a love day.

So spread the love in your home this year with some of our savvy ideas:

You Can Do It

A package of wipes, extra pair of socks, fruit leather and a small toy for distraction. This is what we…

Bag That

It’s 9:00 p.m. and the kids are asleep. You could a) watch Grey’s b) read a book c) enjoy a…

Dress for Success

Kids’ snowsuits. Check. Boots. Check. Hats, scarves, mitts. Check, check, check. You’re so good at this they’re probably wearing thermal…

From Crib to Cribbage

Host a family games night!” the Hasbro ads chirp merrily. And it sounds like such a good idea—for those people…

Ice, Ice Baby

The only way to get through the winter in Canada is to embrace it. Get out there and have fun.…

The Places We Go: Our Current Fave Sites

It’s not that you’re unfaithful, you just like to travel occassionally. We know, and we’re OK with that.
It’s a great big world out there—of websites that is. We actually have a roster of our own savvy favourites that come to our aid all the time. They’re nice to have in our lives (variety being the spice of life and all that).

If when we say ‘online’, you say ‘shopping’, check out etsy.com. It’s a fantastic online marketplace of handmade things to buy

The Mom Stash III

They say a man’s home is his castle.
We moms command a different palace—the family car. And since we spend so much time there, we might as well fortify it with all things we need to do battle. Here’s the latest in our irregular Mom Stash series—tried and tested ideas to equipping your car for any encounter. (We keep a plastic dollar-store basket stocked up and handy for a variety of battles.)

Worth the Trip

They are popping up everywhere. The Beaches, Queen West, North Toronto. Fabulous new shops we’ve found that are run by…

Slow Food Fast

I had a dream last night: a chef in my kitchen, recipe in hand, shopping, chopping and schlepping done. She looked at me and said, “Just cook it.”

Check It Out

“Read it again Mom.”
We know you’d like to but you’re facing a sinkful of dishes, the Everest of all laundry piles and, on top of that, you’ve already read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” 17 times in the last 24 hours. Kids may love constant repetition but you don’t.

It’s Your Choice

It used to be that the worst kind of plastic was the kind Granny wrapped around her sofa. These days, though, it’s hard to know for sure what the health impacts of our household plastics are.

Pick of the Park

Think your house looks like a hurricane hit? You should see Stanley Park.

Trade Secrets

It’s the time of year for “shoulds”. You should exercise more, eat better, improve your mind. Maybe re-organize your house, clean out your closets or renovate that bathroom too.

Reference? Check!

It’s not easy finding the right man these days. And you really have to trust him if you are going to welcome him into your home.

Jack’s in the Box

Big gift arrives. Child screams with glee.

You Know the Type

There’s just no easy way to put a label on the complex modern day mom. Still, some people just can’t help themselves (Don’t they know labels are for hats and mitts?).